MS and Foot DropOne of the more common issues that people associate with multiple sclerosis is trouble walking. When I talk to people who don’t know...reactions39comments
MS Life: Adaptive Clothing and Fashion HacksOne of my favorite reality shows is Project Runway. I love watching these designers, under the crunch of limited time, materials, and...reactions7comments
The Importance of Good Footwear With MSAs I was looking through my news feed last week, I stumbled upon a pretty exciting announcement. Nike revealed a new shoe...reactions40comments
Cleaning Hacks: Thinking Outside the BoxOur son gave us the gift of an automated RoboVac for Christmas. We’ve all seen them advertised on TV or used in popular...reactions37comments
This Girl Is On Fire! Facial Flushing and MSI find it funny to say that my multiple sclerosis makes me ‘hot’. You have to find humor when it comes to...reactions5comments
Invisible Symptoms of MS: Mood SwingsLike many with multiple sclerosis, I have my fair share of problems with walking, spasms, pain, and fatigue. Some of my worst symptoms...reactions50comments
I’m Seeing the Benefits of Aging, Bifocals, and MS“Just read me the letters from the lowest row you can see,” the ophthalmic nurse instructed. “You mean there are letters in...reactions3comments
Training for SummerEver since getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), my body doesn’t love the heat. No hot tubs, saunas, fireplaces, or space heaters...reactions3comments
The Continued Struggles of Dating With a DiseaseIf you’ve been around here a bit, you’ve probably seen me post about my dating life and the impact that living with...reactions40comments
Doctor Versus Insurance Company: Patient Put in the MiddleEarlier this summer I received an email from my neurologist's office about an insurance problem. Uh oh, that can’t be good. Upon...reactions35comments
The Experience and the Explanation: MS NumbnessNumbness has been a symptom I have dealt with since the very beginning of my MS journey. It was one of the...reactions78comments
What It’s Like to Be a Friend to Someone With MSMultiple sclerosis (MS) can create roadblocks in friendship. The uncertainty of what to say or how to support your friend can be...reactions31comments
Second Verse Not Much Like the First: Transitioning From RRMS to SPMSI had a class I had to take for my job. I knew where I had to be, and at least the...reactions44comments
Is It an MS Relapse or Pseudoexacerbation?Multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the nerves found in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. This disrupts signals between the brain and...reactions7comments
The Mystery of Missing My MedicationA few days ago, I was sitting around my house and realized that I wasn’t feeling quite right. My head felt fuzzy...reactions68comments
Which Disease-Modifying Therapy (DMT) is Best For Me?This past January I had a *cute little surprise* from my bestie, MS, in the form of a new lesion in a...reactions17comments
Struggling with Depressive Episodes and MSWhether or not a person has MS, mental health issues affect a lot of people all across the globe. These mental health...reactions6comments
Dancing with My DaughterI used to thrive on working out. I ran races, learned to box, and even completed a sprint triathlon. There was a...reactions4comments
Writing with MS: Rebuilding a PassionPrior to my life with multiple sclerosis (MS), writing was always something I really enjoyed. Whether it was an essay in school...reactions23comments
Dealing with the Never-Ending Unknowns of MS is Such a Pain for Me - LiterallyI’d be a liar if I said I didn’t think about ending it all a little over 6 years ago. I was...reactions33comments
